UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Practice Test

When someone "relinquishes" something, what do they do?

1. They enhance their control over it

2. They give it up or let it go

3. They defend their claim to it

4. They limit access to it

The correct answer is: They give it up or let it go

Relinquishing something means to give it up or let it go. This term often implies that a person willingly cedes their possession or control of a particular item, right, or responsibility. When someone relinquishes an object, they do not retain ownership or control over it; instead, they allow it to be transferred to another or simply abandon it. This action is often voluntary and can be seen in various contexts, such as relinquishing rights to a property, giving up a claim to a title, or stepping back from a responsibility. In contrast to simply giving something up, the other options describe actions that either enhance control, defend a claim, or limit access, none of which align with the meaning of relinquishing, which inherently focuses on the act of release or surrender.